Varieties of HLSLI Files

Dominant HLSLI File Type

.HLSLI

Extension:	.hlsli
Group:	Microsoft Visual Studio Data File

This type of file extension is mainly associated with the Microsoft Visual Studio program, an integrated development environment (IDE) for creating apps for Windows and other different platforms. The file stores some sort of data for Microsoft Visual Studio.

Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Group:	Data Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.hlsli

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Visual Studio Data File:

Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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HLSLI Troubleshooting

Common Problems Opening HLSLI Files

Microsoft Visual Studio Isn't There

If you attempt to load your HLSLI file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open HLSLI Files". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft Visual Studio installed for %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your HLSLI because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your HLSLI file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of Microsoft Visual Studio is Installed

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Visual Studio won't support your Microsoft Visual Studio Data File file. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio. This issue mainly occurs when your Microsoft Visual Studio Data File file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Visual Studio than you have on your PC.

Tip: Right-clicking on your HLSLI, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Regardless, most of the HLSLI file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed.

Additional HLSLI Opening Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Visual Studio will resolve your issue. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening HLSLI files. Problems unrelated to software:

• HLSLI file type Registry entries are wrong
• The HLSLI file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Invalid installation of a HLSLI-associated program (eg. Microsoft Visual Studio)
• Something has caused file corruption of your HLSLI
• The HLSLI is infected with a virus
• Hardware related to HLSLIs has device driver corruption
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Microsoft Visual Studio Data File files